DESTINATIONS January 12, 2015
• Walking and Cycling Holidays: Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland
• The Azores -named the first Global Sustainable Destination
• Armchair Travel: San Francisco, Clare Island, Croatia, and Co.Tyrone
• Armchair Travel: Great British Railway Journeys
• Summer 2015 Holidays - just in from GoHop.ie.
• Cruise Offers - just in from American Holidays
• What's on in 2015: Northern Ireland
• SAS announce increased service Dublin to Stockholm for summer 2015
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• Walking and Cycling Holidays: Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland
• The Azores -named the first Global Sustainable Destination
• Armchair Travel: San Francisco, Clare Island, Croatia, and Co.Tyrone
• Armchair Travel: Great British Railway Journeys
• Summer 2015 Holidays - just in from GoHop.ie.
• Cruise Offers - just in from American Holidays
• What's on in 2015: Northern Ireland
• SAS announce increased service Dublin to Stockholm for summer 2015
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| See Armchair Travel below: Joe Lindsay is joined by new presenter Angela Scanlon for the new series of Getaways starting on BBC One Northern Ireland Monday, January 12 at 7.30pm. Also RTÉ One, on Thursdays, January 15, at 7.00pm |
Walking and Cycling Holidays: Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland
CaminoWays.com, the walking and cycling holiday specialists, have just released five new walking and cycling routes across Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland.
Cathedral to cathedral on the Northern Way
Begins in the seaside town of Ribadeo, home to the Praia das Catedrais, Cathedrals Beach, one of the best in Spain and will follow the Camino del Norte to the Mondoñedo cathedral and the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. 10 night holiday on the Northern Way from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela from €905pps (low season).
Cycling the Portuguese Way from Porto
The second most popular Camino trail after the French Way starts in the city of Porto, cycling north through Valenca do Minho and Tui, also visit Pontevedra where you will sample great seafood and fish. 7 night holiday on the Portuguese Way cycling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela from €714pps (low season).
Cammino di San Francesco, the St Francis Way to Rome
Follow in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi from Florence to Assisi, the saint's birthplace through many hilltop towns including Gubbio. Finishes at the Vatican. 9 night holiday on the St Francis Way from Assisi to Rieti from €854pps (low season).
Cycling Camino across Tuscany
Follow the Via Francigena, the Camino to Rome, by bicycle. Start in Lucca, exploring this wonderful walled city before cycling along Tuscany's famous white gravel roads - 'strade bianche' to Siena.
7 night holiday on the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena from €662pps (low season). www.francigenaways.com/ways/via-francigena/via-francigena-section-14
Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland
IrelandWays.com is the newest addition to the CaminoWays.com family - Walking and cycling holidays on the Wild Atlantic Way- the longest coastal route in the world and takes in the rugged beauty of the West of Ireland. Choose to cycle from Westport to Achill or walk the Dingle Way or Kerry Way. 4 night holiday cycling the Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill from €475pps. www.irelandways.com/ways/the-wild-atlantic-way/great-western-greenway
Further information:
Price includes: accommodation on half-board basis, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel and holiday pack with practical information for your trip. Price does not include: flights, transport or insurance.
Optional: ask the team about hotel upgrades in cities and towns, airport transfer and bike rental.
Visit www.caminoways.com or telephonel +353 1 525 28 86.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/caminoways
Twitter: www.twitter.com/caminoways
The Azores -named the first Global Sustainable Destination
The first ever ‘Global Sustainable Destinations Top 100’ study named the volcanic archipelago of the Azores, the world’s most sustainable tourism destination in 2014.
The Azores makes effective use of renewable energy, and its main industries include agriculture, dairy farming, livestock ranching, fishing, and tourism. Only around 5% of the Azores’ ground is urbanized, and the number of protected areas (which include UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO European Geoparks) is continually rising, thanks to the importance placed on the environment in schools.
Quality Coast, the largest international certification programme for sustainable tourism destinations also named the Azores the top sustainable tourism destination of 2014, beating more than 1,000 other island and coastal destinations to the top spot and making the islands the first and only destination to achieve the Quality Coast Platinum Award.
So in 1915 the environmentally-conscious traveller will find wildlife options including whale and dolphin watching, swimming with wild dolphins and blue sharks, scuba diving for pelagic fish and marine turtles, bird watching, big game fishing and horse riding. And all the usual activities: hiking and cycling volcanic trails, canyoning, kayaking, rock climbing, paragliding, surfing, golf and sailing.
Responsible Travel has also launched a two-minute guide on the Azores for those looking to holiday in the archipelago in 2015. Downloaded at www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/azores/travel-guide
More Information:
Global Sustainable Destinations Top 100: www.greendestinations.info/top100/
Quality Coast Awards: www.qualitycoast.info/?page_id=583
The Azores, visit www.VisitAzores.com
Armchair Travel: San Francisco, Clare Island, Croatia, Pula & Co.Tyrone
If you missed Getaways, episode 1, on RTE last week, here's a change for a catch-up: Getaways, Monday January 12, BBC1 N Ireland, 7.30pm. This year Joe Lindsay is joined joined with the writer and broadcaster Angela Scanlon reporting from San Francisco, taking advantage of Aer Lingus (www.aerlingus.com) direct flight from Dublin. They sample a seaplane flight over the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the city's "crookedest street," Lombard Street on Russian Hill and check out some vintage shopping. (for more information visit www.americanholidays.com). Joe takes a short break to Clare Island off Ireland's west coast.
On Thursday, Getaways, January 15 RTÉ One, 7.00pm., Angela Scanlon and Joe Lindsay are in north-west Croatia, Istria County, a beach destination but is also becoming a foodie locale. They visit the city of Pula, and take an excursion to the Brijuni islands. At home, Angela also heads to Co Tyrone and visits the Ulster American Folk Park, then tries rally driving in Sperrin Mountains
On Thursday, Getaways, January 15 RTÉ One, 7.00pm., Angela Scanlon and Joe Lindsay are in north-west Croatia, Istria County, a beach destination but is also becoming a foodie locale. They visit the city of Pula, and take an excursion to the Brijuni islands. At home, Angela also heads to Co Tyrone and visits the Ulster American Folk Park, then tries rally driving in Sperrin Mountains
Armchair Travel: Great British Railway Journeys
This week in Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo sets out on a series of journeys through London, and gets things underway on Monday, January 12, 6.30pm BBC2 N Ireland in the Buckinghamshire market town of Amersham and in Pinner, he he discovers all about a Victorian domestic goddess, visits the terraced catacombs of Highgate cemetery and completes his trip at London Zoo in Regent's Park.
On Tuesday, Great British Railway Journeys BBC2 N Ireland January 13, 6:30pm Michael travels on London's first railway and takes a tour underneath its arches with a Victorian map showing the poverty of those who lived there. He travels the Docklands Light Railway to Greenwich, and the tea clipper Cutty Sark, and ends this leg in West Silverton.
On Wednesday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 14, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm., Michael Portillo visits Stratford in east London the station nearest London's Olympic Park and visits Spitalfields, an area I visited last year, click www.holidayezine.blogspot.ie/2014/04/affordable-central-london-accommodation.html He ends this episode at Victoria station, where a huge renovation is in progress.
On Thursday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 15, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm Michael is in London's West End to learns about the development plan that saw Trafalgar Square replace slums. He shops where kings, queens and prime ministers did in a Piccadilly Circus perfumery, and ends up in Soho - as you do.
On Friday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 15, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm., Michael on his final foray in London, visits Albertopolis in south Kensington - in Vauxhall, he discovers the dark side of London's flower market (in Bradshaw's time) and ends with a visit London Bridge where two stations are merging into one.
Italian Language Courses in Dublin
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The Italian Institute of Culture's Italian Language Courses- Dublin brochure is now online at http://www.iicdublino.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/F82BF1B7-686F-49FB-B19B-F3571973EE61/0/BrochureSpring2015.pdf
Classes will run from 9th February 2015 to 15th June 2015 and consist of 15 lessons of 2 hours each. Follow them on Twitter @IICDublino or Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Istituto-Italiano-Di-Cultura-Dublino/222019291170121
Italian Institute of Culture - Dublin 11 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2
Tel: 00353 (0) 1 662 1507 / 662 0509 www.iicdublino.esteri.it
Summer 2015 Holidays - this just in from GoHop.ie.
Barcelona: 4 nights in the 3* Travelodge Hospitalet from €175pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: August 24,2015
Algarve: 7 nights in the 3* Clube dos Arcos from €241pp.summer 2015 holiday. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a self-catering basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 15, 2015
Tenerife: 7 nights in the 3* La Carabela Apartments from €253pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a self-catering basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 17, 2015
Majorca: 7 nights in the 3* Arcos Playa Apartments from €367pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Cork, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 26 2015
Gran Canaria: 15 nights in the 3* Parque Golf Bungalows from €457pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: July 17, 2015
For more information or to book visit www.Gohop.ie or Telephone 01-2412389.
Cruise Offers from American Holidays
Here's a selection of cruise offers from American Holidays in the Caribbean, the Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and the Bahamas. And, if you book your cruise by the January 31, 2015, you will avail of extras such as on-board credit, free drinks, free gratuities and free upgrades.
Carnival Cruises - New York and Western Caribbean cruise
Spend 3 nights in the 3* Hotel Metro, New York, 1 night pre-cruise stay in the 3* Miami Beach Hotel and 7 nights cruise on-board the Carnival Splendour from only €1499pp.
Hotel Upgrade: 4* Fitzpatrick Hotel New York from €115pp, 5* Waldorf Astoria from €300pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €99pp, Balcony €250pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 4 nights accommodation, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Receive up to $100 on-board credit per stateroom plus a two category upgrade. Applicable to selection 2015 ships and sailings booked by 31st January 2015.
Travel: April 2015 Ref No: 944728
Royal Caribbean - Greek Isle Cruise
Spend 7 nights cruise on-board the Splendour of the Seas from only €1099pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €430pp, Balcony €999pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights cruise, transfers and taxes. Based on 2 sharing.
Low booking deposit plus, go all-inclusive and the second guest sales half price. Applicable to selected ships and sailings booked by 31st January 2015. Any bookings made this weekend (Friday 9th - Monday 12th December 2015) will be applicable for $100 onboard credit
Travel: October 2015 Ref No: 942652
Norwegian Cruiseline - Miami and Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Spend 2 nights in the 3* Mimosa Hotel and Spa, Miami, and 7 nights cruise on-board the Norwegian Getaway from only €1399pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €130pp, Balcony €175pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights accommodation, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Free Ultimate Dining Experience, free Ultimate Beverage Package and up to $300 spending money. Choose from one, two or three of these offers. Applicable to ocean view staterooms or higher on selected 5 night 2015 sailings booked before 31st January 2015.
Travel: May 2015 Ref No: 942963
Celebrity Cruise - West Coast Cruise
Spend 2 nights in the 3* Stratford Hotel, San Francisco, and 9 nights cruise on-board the Celebrity Infinity from only €1699pp. Hotel Upgrade: 3* Stanford Court San Francisco from €78pp, 3* Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf from €100pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €220pp, Balcony €500pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights accommodation, 9 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Choose from free drinks worth up to $1400, free gratuities or $300 on-board spend. Applicable on ocean view and stateroom or higher on selected sailings and ships booked by 31st January 2015.
Travel: September 2015 Ref No: 944095
MSC Cruises - Mediterranean Cruise
Spend 7 nights cruise on-board the MSC Divina from only €849pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €60pp, Balcony €148pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing. All-inclusive drinks package plus €75 on-board spend. Applicable on selected sailings and ships booked by 31st January 2015
Travel: June 2015 Ref No: 941395
Disney Cruiseline - Orlando and Bahamas Cruise
Spend 5 nights in the 3* Disney All Star Movies Resort and 3 nights cruise on-board the Disney Dream in a balcony stateroom from only €1075pp.
Hotel Upgrade:4* Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge from €200pp, 4* Disney Beach Club resort from €530pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €30pp, Balcony €180pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights accommodation, 3 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
Travel: May 2015 Ref No:942345
All offers are subject to change and availability.
This week in Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo sets out on a series of journeys through London, and gets things underway on Monday, January 12, 6.30pm BBC2 N Ireland in the Buckinghamshire market town of Amersham and in Pinner, he he discovers all about a Victorian domestic goddess, visits the terraced catacombs of Highgate cemetery and completes his trip at London Zoo in Regent's Park.
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| Michael Portillo talks with Liz Harper at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: BBC/Boundless/Jon Hall |
On Wednesday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 14, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm., Michael Portillo visits Stratford in east London the station nearest London's Olympic Park and visits Spitalfields, an area I visited last year, click www.holidayezine.blogspot.ie/2014/04/affordable-central-london-accommodation.html He ends this episode at Victoria station, where a huge renovation is in progress.
On Thursday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 15, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm Michael is in London's West End to learns about the development plan that saw Trafalgar Square replace slums. He shops where kings, queens and prime ministers did in a Piccadilly Circus perfumery, and ends up in Soho - as you do.
On Friday, Great British Railway Journeys, January 15, BBC2 N Ireland 6.30pm., Michael on his final foray in London, visits Albertopolis in south Kensington - in Vauxhall, he discovers the dark side of London's flower market (in Bradshaw's time) and ends with a visit London Bridge where two stations are merging into one.
Italian Language Courses in Dublin
The Italian Institute of Culture's Italian Language Courses- Dublin brochure is now online at http://www.iicdublino.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/F82BF1B7-686F-49FB-B19B-F3571973EE61/0/BrochureSpring2015.pdfClasses will run from 9th February 2015 to 15th June 2015 and consist of 15 lessons of 2 hours each. Follow them on Twitter @IICDublino or Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Istituto-Italiano-Di-Cultura-Dublino/222019291170121
Italian Institute of Culture - Dublin 11 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2
Tel: 00353 (0) 1 662 1507 / 662 0509 www.iicdublino.esteri.it
Summer 2015 Holidays - this just in from GoHop.ie.
Barcelona: 4 nights in the 3* Travelodge Hospitalet from €175pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: August 24,2015
Algarve: 7 nights in the 3* Clube dos Arcos from €241pp.summer 2015 holiday. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a self-catering basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 15, 2015
Tenerife: 7 nights in the 3* La Carabela Apartments from €253pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a self-catering basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 17, 2015
Majorca: 7 nights in the 3* Arcos Playa Apartments from €367pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Cork, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: June 26 2015
Gran Canaria: 15 nights in the 3* Parque Golf Bungalows from €457pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Offer subject to availability. Travel: July 17, 2015
For more information or to book visit www.Gohop.ie or Telephone 01-2412389.
Cruise Offers from American Holidays
Here's a selection of cruise offers from American Holidays in the Caribbean, the Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and the Bahamas. And, if you book your cruise by the January 31, 2015, you will avail of extras such as on-board credit, free drinks, free gratuities and free upgrades.
Carnival Cruises - New York and Western Caribbean cruise
Spend 3 nights in the 3* Hotel Metro, New York, 1 night pre-cruise stay in the 3* Miami Beach Hotel and 7 nights cruise on-board the Carnival Splendour from only €1499pp.
Hotel Upgrade: 4* Fitzpatrick Hotel New York from €115pp, 5* Waldorf Astoria from €300pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €99pp, Balcony €250pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 4 nights accommodation, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Receive up to $100 on-board credit per stateroom plus a two category upgrade. Applicable to selection 2015 ships and sailings booked by 31st January 2015.
Travel: April 2015 Ref No: 944728
Royal Caribbean - Greek Isle Cruise
Spend 7 nights cruise on-board the Splendour of the Seas from only €1099pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €430pp, Balcony €999pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights cruise, transfers and taxes. Based on 2 sharing.
Low booking deposit plus, go all-inclusive and the second guest sales half price. Applicable to selected ships and sailings booked by 31st January 2015. Any bookings made this weekend (Friday 9th - Monday 12th December 2015) will be applicable for $100 onboard credit
Travel: October 2015 Ref No: 942652
Norwegian Cruiseline - Miami and Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Spend 2 nights in the 3* Mimosa Hotel and Spa, Miami, and 7 nights cruise on-board the Norwegian Getaway from only €1399pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €130pp, Balcony €175pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights accommodation, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Free Ultimate Dining Experience, free Ultimate Beverage Package and up to $300 spending money. Choose from one, two or three of these offers. Applicable to ocean view staterooms or higher on selected 5 night 2015 sailings booked before 31st January 2015.
Travel: May 2015 Ref No: 942963
Celebrity Cruise - West Coast Cruise
Spend 2 nights in the 3* Stratford Hotel, San Francisco, and 9 nights cruise on-board the Celebrity Infinity from only €1699pp. Hotel Upgrade: 3* Stanford Court San Francisco from €78pp, 3* Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf from €100pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €220pp, Balcony €500pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights accommodation, 9 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 sharing. Choose from free drinks worth up to $1400, free gratuities or $300 on-board spend. Applicable on ocean view and stateroom or higher on selected sailings and ships booked by 31st January 2015.
Travel: September 2015 Ref No: 944095
MSC Cruises - Mediterranean Cruise
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| MSC Divina: cruising the Med |
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €60pp, Balcony €148pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing. All-inclusive drinks package plus €75 on-board spend. Applicable on selected sailings and ships booked by 31st January 2015
Travel: June 2015 Ref No: 941395
Disney Cruiseline - Orlando and Bahamas Cruise
Spend 5 nights in the 3* Disney All Star Movies Resort and 3 nights cruise on-board the Disney Dream in a balcony stateroom from only €1075pp.
Hotel Upgrade:4* Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge from €200pp, 4* Disney Beach Club resort from €530pp.
Stateroom Upgrade: Ocean view €30pp, Balcony €180pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights accommodation, 3 nights cruise and taxes. Based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
Travel: May 2015 Ref No:942345
All offers are subject to change and availability.
Telephone American Holidays to book on 01 673 3804
or call into their office just off Grafton Street - 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2
For more information visit www.americanholidays.com.
2015 in Northern Ireland
Red Bull Crashed Ice: takes place in Stormont Estate February 20-21, an extreme winter sporting event of ice cross downhill.
Belfast Children’s Festival from March 6–13, is aimed at children aged 0–14 and takes place both in and out of school times.
Féile an Earraigh takes place in Belfast from March 10–17 - a celebration of Irish music and language.
Irish Open 2015 will be hosted at the Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle from May 28–31 - watch golfing heroes such as Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy.
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Northern Ireland will start from Titanic Belfast on June 21.
The Tall Ships Race will return to Belfast from July 2–5 - up to 80 magnificent ships anchored in the Belfast harbour and Titanic Quarter areas.
Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, from July 23 – August 3, will host a range of engaging arts activities inspired by the work of Nobel Prize writer Samuel Beckett
The Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club from August 3-9 - see some of Europe’s top golfers.
European Heritage Open Days will take place throughout Northern Ireland from September 12-13 an opportunity to visit some of NI's most intriguing buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public, and all for free.
The Giants Lair: Slieve Gullion Forest Park in Co Armagh will see the opening of the Giants Lair early in 2015, an exciting new children’s story park. Alternatively, Belfast Zoo or for a more historical experience, the new visitor centre at the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall in Derry.
The Gobbins at Islandmagee will open during Summer 2015 and is set to be one of Northern Ireland’s must-visit destinations - a major attraction from the early 20th century has been updated allowing visitors to experience the Irish Coast in a way not seen since it was first built in 1902. A two-mile-long cliff-face path will include spectacular tubular and suspension bridges, a staircase, caves and tunnels carved through the rock and provide spectacular views.
The HMS Caroline is the only WWI battle ship on the island of Ireland, currently beside Titanic’s Dock & Pumphouse and will be ready to open as a visitor experience in May 2016.
The Circuit of Ireland Rally will run from April 2 – 4 in counties Antrim and Down, allowing motor enthusiasts the chance to watch Europe’s top drivers.
The Vauxhall International North West 200 takes place on the Causeway Coast from May 10–16 and is one of the world’s top motorcycle races which follows a famous triangle circuit between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
We Are Vertigo near Belfast, is Northern Ireland’s premium indoor adventure centre, one of Europe's largest indoor trampoline parks and activities such as skiing and snowboarding.
For more information: Northern Ireland Tourist Board - Callsave 1850 230 230
or visit on www.discovernorthernireland.com
Scandinavian Airlines announce increase in service Dublin to Stockholm
for summer 2015.
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Currently SAS operates six days a week, Dublin to Stockholm. They now plan to increase this to seven days. SAS also plan to add a seasonal additional flight on Sundays - a double-daily service.
Alan Sparling of Airline Sales & Marketing, GSA for SAS in Ireland, commented, "It is great news on top of the exciting addition of a new Dublin - Gothenburg also starting up".
SAS are currently offering low fares, from as little as €49pp one-way in their New Year seat sale, until 12th January. Visit: www.flysas.com
or call into their office just off Grafton Street - 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2
For more information visit www.americanholidays.com.
2015 in Northern Ireland
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| Red Bull Crashed Ice: takes place in Stormont Estate |
Red Bull Crashed Ice: takes place in Stormont Estate February 20-21, an extreme winter sporting event of ice cross downhill.
Belfast Children’s Festival from March 6–13, is aimed at children aged 0–14 and takes place both in and out of school times.
Féile an Earraigh takes place in Belfast from March 10–17 - a celebration of Irish music and language.
Irish Open 2015 will be hosted at the Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle from May 28–31 - watch golfing heroes such as Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy.
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| Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Northern Ireland |
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| The Tall Ships Race will return to Belfast |
Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, from July 23 – August 3, will host a range of engaging arts activities inspired by the work of Nobel Prize writer Samuel Beckett
The Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club from August 3-9 - see some of Europe’s top golfers.
European Heritage Open Days will take place throughout Northern Ireland from September 12-13 an opportunity to visit some of NI's most intriguing buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public, and all for free.
The Giants Lair: Slieve Gullion Forest Park in Co Armagh will see the opening of the Giants Lair early in 2015, an exciting new children’s story park. Alternatively, Belfast Zoo or for a more historical experience, the new visitor centre at the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall in Derry.
The Gobbins at Islandmagee will open during Summer 2015 and is set to be one of Northern Ireland’s must-visit destinations - a major attraction from the early 20th century has been updated allowing visitors to experience the Irish Coast in a way not seen since it was first built in 1902. A two-mile-long cliff-face path will include spectacular tubular and suspension bridges, a staircase, caves and tunnels carved through the rock and provide spectacular views.
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| The HMS Caroline is the only WWI battle ship on the island of Ireland |
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| The Circuit of Ireland Rally |
The Vauxhall International North West 200 takes place on the Causeway Coast from May 10–16 and is one of the world’s top motorcycle races which follows a famous triangle circuit between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
We Are Vertigo near Belfast, is Northern Ireland’s premium indoor adventure centre, one of Europe's largest indoor trampoline parks and activities such as skiing and snowboarding.
For more information: Northern Ireland Tourist Board - Callsave 1850 230 230
or visit on www.discovernorthernireland.com
Scandinavian Airlines announce increase in service Dublin to Stockholm
for summer 2015.
Currently SAS operates six days a week, Dublin to Stockholm. They now plan to increase this to seven days. SAS also plan to add a seasonal additional flight on Sundays - a double-daily service.
Alan Sparling of Airline Sales & Marketing, GSA for SAS in Ireland, commented, "It is great news on top of the exciting addition of a new Dublin - Gothenburg also starting up".
SAS are currently offering low fares, from as little as €49pp one-way in their New Year seat sale, until 12th January. Visit: www.flysas.com
